Table 2. Self-esterification of aryl- and alkyl- Alcohols in [EMIM] OAc.

Reaction conditions: benzyl alcohol (2 mmol), 1 MPa O₂, 2 g of [EMIM] OAc, 12 hours, 80°C. Yields were determined using GC.

*2 MPa O₂.

†100°C, 36 hours.

‡2 MPa O2, 110°C, 48 hours.